Exactly one year ago today we lost a rock icon. A movie star. An innovator and a dreamer. One year ago we learned that David Bowie had passed away.

But how much do we actually know about this man? Surprisingly little about David Bowie is popular and public knowledge. Sure, we know the movies he was in and the songs he wrote and performed. But there is much more to the man than initially meets the eye.

Consider the following facts the David Bowie deep cuts--stuff you may not have known about him, but now will be glad that you do. You're welcome.